Warbler in Irish (Ceolaire): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for warbler?

The Irish for warbler is ceolaire (pronounced “KYOH-lur-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceolairí. Depending on context it can also mean singer.

Q: What is the plural of warbler in Irish?

The plural of ceolaire is ceolairí; with the article, na ceolairí means “the warblers”. The genitive plural is ceolairí, as in neadacha na gceolairí (the warblers' nests).

Q: Does ceolaire have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ceolaire can mean warbler or singer, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “warbler” in Irish

Irish:: ceolaire
English:: warbler, singer
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “KYOH-lur-uh” /ˈcoːlˠəɾʲə/

Various forms

Plural:: ceolairí (warblers)
Genitive singular:: ceolaire, an cheolaire (e.g. ceol an cheolaire, the song of the warbler)
Genitive plural:: ceolairí, na gceolairí (e.g. neadacha na gceolairí, the warblers' nests)

What does “ceolaire” mean?

“Ceolaire” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

warbler: A small songbird of the warbler family, known for its musical song.Also: songbird.

1 other meaning: singer

2singer: A person or bird that sings or makes music; a songster.Also: songster, musician.

“Ceolaire” with the article

The plural of warbler in Irish is ceolairí. Here is ceolaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an ceolaire

the warbler

No change after an

na ceolairí

the warblers

Plural: no change after na

“Ceolaire” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ceolaire, the Irish word for warbler.

Chuala mé ceolaire sa choill ar maidin.

I heard a warbler in the wood this morning.

Is éan beag donn é an ceolaire.

The warbler is a small brown bird.

Tagann na ceolairí ar ais san earrach.

The warblers come back in spring.

Bhí nead an cheolaire i measc na ngiolcach.

The warbler's nest was among the reeds.

Tá a lán ceolairí sa ghairdín i mbliana.

There are lots of warblers in the garden this year.

Is ceolaire iontach é an fear sin.

That man is a wonderful singer.

Chonaiceamar ceolaire i gcrann an úill.

We saw a warbler in the apple tree.

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Warbler in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for warbler?

The Irish for warbler is ceolaire (pronounced “KYOH-lur-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceolairí. Depending on context it can also mean singer.

How do you pronounce ceolaire in Irish?

Ceolaire is said like “KYOH-lur-uh” (IPA /ˈcoːlˠəɾʲə/).

What is the plural of warbler in Irish?

The plural of ceolaire is ceolairí; with the article, na ceolairí means “the warblers”. The genitive plural is ceolairí, as in neadacha na gceolairí (the warblers' nests).

Does ceolaire have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ceolaire can mean warbler or singer, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does ceolaire change to cheolaire or gceolaire?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceolaire becomes mo cheolaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceolaire (eclipsis).

Is 'ceolaire' the usual word for a human singer?

Not usually: for a singer people normally say 'amhránaí'. 'Ceolaire' is mainly used for the warbler bird, or poetically for a songster.

Warbler in Irish (Ceolaire): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage